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AM52 BNU

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,998 mi
Last recorded187,998 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 187,998 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S headlamp ingress of water

Fail 30 Mar 2017 187,991 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp has a build up of condensation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 180,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3 mm and worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust bracket broken and repaired with cable

Fail 18 Apr 2016 180,172 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre 3 mm and worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust bracket broken and repaired with cable

Fail 19 May 2015 171,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre bracket corroded off

Pass 19 May 2015 171,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre bracket corroded off

Pass 20 May 2014 161,053 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 May 2014 161,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2013 150,485 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 150,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 140,737 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 140,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 130,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 120,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 109,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2009 109,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2008 99,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 88,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,223 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 85,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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AM52 BNU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 96,140 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM52 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM52 BNU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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